Depressed? What can you do about it?

ActivZone Gym Instructors know that regular exercise isn’t just good for the body, it has benefits for a person’s mental health as well, including helping to treat or prevent depression. You wonder why we are always so happy at ActivZone? It’s because we exercise!

What are the benefits of exercise with depression?

Improved self-esteem is a key benefit of regular exercise. When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins and its these endorphins that trigger a positive feeling in the body. For example, the feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as “euphoric.”

Regular exercise has been proven to help:

Reduce stress

Ward off anxiety and feelings of depression

Boost self-esteem

Improve sleep

Exercise also has these added health benefits:

It strengthens your heart

It increases energy levels

It lowers blood pressure

It improves muscle tone and strength

It strengthens and builds bones

It helps reduce body fat

It makes you look fit and healthy

Because strong social support is important for those with depression, joining a group exercise class may be beneficial. Here at ActivZone Gym we have over 32 classes a week to choose from which cater to all abilities. ‘Like’ our ActivZone Gym Facebook page for regular class updates or visit www.activzone.co.uk/call 01483 448666 to book yourself and your friends in for a free class trial at ActivZone Gym.

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